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Graduate Certificate in Music

Graduate Certificate

Gain the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the music profession in a range of educational and community settings.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

0.5 year full-time

Course Code

5299, 085543K

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

International Fees

$20,560 per year / $20,560 total

About this course

Gain the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the music profession in a range of educational and community settings.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in music, or
post-secondary study in music, or
2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).

Relevant work experience includes work in music teaching, arts administration, or any other profession where you have built a portfolio demonstrating your music expertise.
Applications on the basis of post-secondary study and/or work experience will be assessed individually and applicants may be required to attend an interview test.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in music, or
post-secondary study in music, or
2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).

GPA equivalent

Select where you studied and your qualification to see the GPA equivalent you need to be considered for this program.

Use the GPA equivalent as a guide. When you apply, we'll calculate your GPA using the UQ grading scale. Any failing grades will be included. Entry requirements are subject to change.

Equivalent subjects


Subject	Qualification equivalent

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider
one of these related programs:

Master of Music

English language requirements

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

OET is not accepted.

There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

Learn how to meet the English language requirements

Student visas

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Graduate Certificate in Music are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Additional application information

For information about the audition process for performance courses (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the School of Music website.

Additional application information

For information about the audition process for performance courses (including closing dates and the application form) please visit the course profiles.

Study locations

St Lucia

What you will learn

Undertake advanced study designed for music educators, administrators, community musicians, composers, performers and researchers.
Complete core courses in research methods and a research thesis, or a professional engagement project.
Benefit from intensive courses and overseas independent study opportunities.
Take advantage of research-focused pathways to pursue a Higher Degree by Research.

Career pathways

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Head of music
Composer
Conductor
Music therapist
Vocal performer
Instrumental performer
Singing teacher
Music school coordinator
Music program director
Music researcher

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